MG4X revealed, first MG4 SUV debuts with liquid-solid state tech to rival BYD Atto 2

[Stuart Wright]

The "X" designation targets young buyers seeking diverse mobility options.

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[salty]

Mmmm. Yet another MG4, so we'll have the MG4, the MG4 Urban the MG4 X not to be confused with the MG4 X Power. So not at all confusing. Very imaginative, model naming.

 

[5teep]

That's basically just an MG HS updated?

 

[MG Clive]

I don't see the need for it myself.

 

[salty]

I don't see the need for it myself.

Agree, going of that pic, is it not just an MGS5 with a front light bar and sunroof.
Why?

 

[MG Clive]

Autocar article. > MG has released the new 4X

 

[LenEV2016]

Good looking car, do they sell the S5 in China? Or is this their version

 

[NikLiverpool]

Apologies; did not see the thread yesterday and I made a duplicate.
From what I read about it it looks much better on paper compared to the S5.
Semi solid batteries on all versions, quite high levels of self driving, autoparking etc.
Love the glass roof; I have a thing for them
Will sell well if they bring it over; I reckon though it will cannibalise S5 sales.

By the way to answer a previous question; the S5 is available in the Chinese market as ES5.

 

[NikLiverpool]

Some additional information for an Australian site:

The battery, which was unveiled at last year’s Chengdu Auto Show, is a 53.95kWh semi-solid manganese-based lithium-ion unit which delivers a claimed 530km range in the MG4 to the more lenient CLTC test protocol. Claimed 30-80 per cent charge time is 21 minutes.

Domestic pricing for the MG4X is yet to be confirmed, but the semi-solid-state battery Anxin Edition version of the new MG4 hatch is positioned at ¥102,800 which equates to around A$20,818 on a direct currency conversion.
Add import and distribution costs as well as extra standard specification likely for the Australian market and a before on-roads cost in the mid-$30K bracket is more likely.

That would position the car below the MG S5 (from $40,490, drive-away) and in line with the BYD Atto 2 (from $31,990, before on-road costs), Chery E5 (From $36,990, BOC) and recently released Leapmotor B10 (from $38,990, drive-away).

Very interesting if indeed comes to be cheaper than the S5!!!

 

[MG Clive]

 

[siteguru]

Is it essentially a smaller version of the S5?

 

[NikLiverpool]

Looks like it. Would suit us nicely when the time comes to replace the wife's BYD. Especially if the price would be what is predicted.

 

[OriginalBigAl]

MG 4X or MG5S- , likely timed to come to the UK when leases for the current one are starting to expire? Actually , quite like it , with those specs would it have 800v architecture.?

 

[LenEV2016]

260-280 miles on the wltp

 

[salty]

260-280 miles on the wltp

Even allowing for an optimistic wltp, which let's face it most are. That's plenty for most.

 

[NikLiverpool]

MG 4X or MG5S- , likely timed to come to the UK when leases for the current one are starting to expire? Actually , quite like it , with those specs would it have 800v architecture.?

Considering the size of battery which is 54kWh approximately and the claim of 20min for 30-80% I don't think it is an 800V architecture.